Estimates back in 2014 revealed that up to 880 billion photos would be taken throughout the year – and with the availability of digital cameras, those numbers are expected to rise higher this year, next year and on into the future. Such a staggering volume of images means that inevitably, some subjects will become clichés.
Yet as fine art photographers, it’s our job to explore the world in new, unique ways. Some days, however, that tidal wave of images being taken around the globe makes it seem impossible to find something new. Want to break away from all the photographic clichés? Here are some things to think about...